Question by :]: What was the chief problem between Kornilov and Kerensky?
What exactly did Kornilov want? A military dictatorship? What was his pretext to attack Petersburg? Did want stricter measures within the army in the Eastern front?
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oh and I’d be so grateful if anyone can tell me about the Brusilov offensive.
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Answer by Diosdado Brian A. Galang, III
Probably a clash of ideologies.
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William N says
Kornilov wanted a return to the provisional government that had briefly taken over when the Czar was deposed. Kerensky saw Russia becoming a westernized representative democracy, instead of continuing with the same people in charge, more or less. Also a clash of personalities. For the army, Kornilov wanted a return to discipline and a renewed engagement in the war.
Kornilov, via some confused (?) orders, attacked St. Petersburg. It isn't certain how much confusion was in the orders and how much Kornilov simply interpreted them his own way. Once the general Kornilov had put in charge of the offensive realized that the city was not in the hands of the Red Army, he abandoned it.
Kornilov was unsuccessful in redirecting Russia back towards its aristocratic path, but he did severely weaken Kerensky at a crucial juncture and help precipitate his downfall.